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Our local MP, Debbie Abrahams, has been interviewed by Sadaf Hussain from Saddleworth News. The interview took place at the library in Uppermill, and you can watch it in full by clicking on the box above!

Debbie told Sadaf about how she found her first year as the MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth. She gave updates on issues including the future of the Saddleworth Beer Walk, noisy train services in Uppermill, and her campaign to help small businesses […]

The notion of more power being devolved to Saddleworth by both Oldham Council and the national government was debated by parish councillors this week.

During Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, they discussed a resolution proposed by the four Independent members, which suggested inviting Oldham Council officials to discuss the new Labour administration’s plans for so-called District Town Halls.

The borough council’s plans are expected to be finalised in the next few weeks. It’s not quite clear yet exactly what they […]

The schools break up for a week’s half-term holiday tomorrow, and Oldham Council has various activities planned to keep youngsters occupied throughout the borough.

Cricket, tennis and volleyball are all on offer at Saddleworth School, and Oldham Athletic are running both a football school and some street dancing classes. There are also all kinds of activities scheduled at venues including Gallery Oldham, the Coliseum and Oldham Library.

Details about specific events, including times and locations, can be found at the […]

Crime thriller writer Margaret Murphy will be giving a talk about her books at the library in Uppermill this Wednesday. There’ll be an opportunity to ask questions during the event, which is scheduled to run between 6pm and 7pm.

According to an Oldham Council statement promoting the evening, Margaret has written 10 psychological thrillers, and has been shortlisted for the First Blood Award and Crime Writers’ Association Dagger Award in […]

More than 150 teenagers were in the somewhat unusual surroundings of Oldham Library on Saturday night for a Battle of the Bands. Local youngsters got up on stage to perform under the watchful eye of judge Jonny Brown from top Oldham band Twisted Wheel, who began the evening by performing an acoustic set.

Metal band Unholy Messiah took the under 16s prize after performing tracks by […]

Census forms began arriving at homes in our area yesterday, and Oldham Council has promised to offer help to anyone who needs assistance filling them out. A series of events will be held at libraries, so staff can deal with any questions residents might have.

The official date for the census is Sunday 27 March, so the forms should only be filled out on or after that.

In Saddleworth, an event will take place in Uppermill Library on Thursday 31 […]

Oldham’s Battle of the Bands is coming up later this month, and local musicians aged 21 and under are being asked to enter. Solo artists, duos and bands alike are all welcome to take part.

The event itself takes place on Saturday 19 March in Oldham Library. The venue recently played host to Daisy Dares You, The Crookes and The Fayre, perhaps proving that libraries aren’t just about studying and reading. Tickets are free and can be picked up […]

A new information point for local residents has opened at the library in Lees. It’s aimed at giving people a better idea of what council services are available in their area.

Library staff will be able to help residents use the facility, which includes computer terminals for accessing the council website, a phone and an array of leaflets. Cllr Brian Lord cut the ribbon to officially open it last […]

Below is a letter to the editor sent by Dr Martin Schwarz. I’ve reproduced the letter in full. If you would like to respond to the points made, you can either leave a comment below this post, or send an e-mail by clicking on the Contact option at the top of this page. If you would like an e-mail published on this website then please mark it as a letter to the editor, and I’ll be happy to do so.